WED.NITE.RAMBLE w/ Sandy & Gary

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Sandy Nivens and Gary Payne host this invitational bluegrass jam every Wednesday. Also featured is $8 All-U-Can-Eat Oysters beginning at 8pm.

Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank, $5

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The Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank's critically acclaimed 2007 album Sing! will be remembered as a landmark recording in the roots music resurrection happening in Minnesota. The recording is mostly live and raw, the playing sharp and dirty and the songs are as emotional and bold as they are vivid and well crafted. The Hobo Nephews new album Traveling Show (release Sep 1, 2009) is a confident and exciting evolution of the same formula as the road hardened trio of drummer Paul Grill and the brother songwriting team of Ian and Teague Alexy eloquently trace the emotional ups and downs of life on the road over a roller coaster of dirty roadhouse stomps, visceral ballads, rock n' roll burners, country-blues shuffles and most things in between. Most bands lack a strong singer/songwriter with originality or true grit. Hobo Nephews is the rare group that can boast having two songwriters of style and substance. The Alexy brothers grew up in the New Jersey shore town of Somers Point - the town where Bob Dylan hired The Band before Ian and Teague were born. A simple twist of fate brought them to Dylan's hometown of Duluth, Minnesota where they started the band as a duo in 2005 with a revolving cast of roots musicians helping them celebrate their original songs alongside inspired renditions of Leadbelly, Mississippi John Hurt and most importantly Woody Guthrie. They did their first tour to the rocky mountains in a Honda Civic hatchback in which they survived the 10,000 foot I-70 mountain pass in the middle of a blizzard. The lion's share of Traveling Show was recorded in three marathon days at Rough Magic Studios in Brooklyn NY. Marco Benevento – who the All Music Guide calls "an outrageously talented musician" - electrifies three tracks putting his organ, wurlitzer and circuit bent toys in an exciting new Americana context. Pedal steel player Jon Graboff (Ryan Adams and The Cardinals) adds his signature sound to two songs while members of fellow Minnesota roots music troubadours and frequent collaborators Trampled By Turtles add impeccable violin, mandolin and banjo. Traveling Show will come with a 60 minute film, Moments and Truths, that documents the making of the record in New York City as well as sights, sounds and encounters from all over the country. Directed and edited by filmmaker/photographer Joshua Priestley, and partially shot by the band themselves, Moments And Truths is a uniquely stylized film that captures transient life in a way not previously seen in the banal climate of reality tv-esque band documentaries. It also captures the band at an exciting period as their musicianship, songwriting and musical vision rise to new heights.

Johnnie Mac & Booty Ranch

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Chris Steiner (of Mayhem String Band) & Patrick McClary (of Daybreakdown), $3

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Mayhem breaksdown tonight at Home Team BBQ. These two members of Oxoford, MS's roots rock band Daybreakdown and bluegrass outfit Mayhem String Band have set out on a solo acoustic tour of the southeast. If you can't get enough from Friday's opening bill in West Ashley, get on out to the island for this special, early, Sunday show.

WED.NITE.RAMBLE w/ Sandy & Gary

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Sandy Nivens and Gary Payne host this invitational bluegrass jam every Wednesday. Also featured is $8 All-U-Can-Eat Oysters beginning at 8pm.

AMELIA'S MECHANICS w/ James Justin Burke & Co., $5

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Official release date for "North, South" is Feb 12, 2010!! Keep checking Facebook, Twitter, and the official Web site at ameliasmechanics.com for more information and early bird specials!! Amelia’s Mechanics is an all-female, Americana trio whose instrumentation and vocal harmonies traverse classical, country, and jazz genres resulting in a sound best described as vintage country with a moonshine concerto. The band, whose name, album title, and lyrics are inspired by the accomplishments of early aviatrix and aviators, explorers and pioneers, writes and sings about the mechanics underlying life’s triumphs and tragedies.

Milhouse, $5

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In January 2008, Milhouse entered Echo Mountain Studios in Asheville NC with respected producer Danny Kadar who is well recognized for his production and engineering for acts such as My Morning Jacket, Iggy Pop, Avett Brothers, and Arizona. The goal for the six track EP entitled “a collection of rare birds” was to produce a record that will capture the live and organic chemistry of eclectic quartet. . "We didn't hire studio musicians or add to or change our sound." Herring explains. "…in the end it was me, Dusty, Cory and Lonnie; the people in this band, creating the music we love." he adds confidently," It will always be the Milhouse family."

Dr. Blue, $5

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This Charleston collaboration join provides a stellar rock'n'roll and blues show on this night on the island. Dr. Blue, consisting of members of Emotive, Strange Design, and House Recipe ARE THE headliner of the evening.

WED.NITE.RAMBLE w/ Sandy & Gary

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Sandy Nivens and Gary Payne host this invitational bluegrass jam every Wednesday. Also featured is $8 All-U-Can-Eat Oysters beginning at 8pm.

Sons Of Sanchez, $3

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What begun as friends recording demos together in Nashville, Tenn. became a hard-working, hard-playing rock and roll band. Sons Of Sanchez, formed more than five years ago in Music City, has put two tours across the nation, two albums and countless shows under its belt — all without the benefit of a major record label’s support. Founding members Dave Cunningham, along with brothers John and Simeon Hill, met while trying to make their respective ways through the Nashville music scene and quickly started spending late night sessions writing and recording music to get their songs heard by the major labels and publishing houses along Music Row. Following a great reception of the first batch of “demos,” which would later become the band’s first album Nowhere America, the group of guys formed a band and began playing in the underground scene of Nashville. After whirlwind touring that took the band across the country for three years, it found a new home in Starkville, Miss. ,Where they recorded their sophmore effort "MAGNOLIA",After touring the last year, S.O.S. Is now about to release an E.P. of B-Sides and cuts that did'nt make the first two C.D.'s. Rest assured, A brand new "SONS OF SANCHEZ" C.D. Is on the way! The new C.D. will be recorded in Huntsville,Al. In the meantime, look for S.O.S. to be out playing songs from the new E.P. "LEFTOVERS"

Under The Porch, $5

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This traveling band perpetually grooves it way onto the Home Team stage for a memorable night's performance.

WED.NITE.RAMBLE w/ Sandy & Gary

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Sandy Nivens and Gary Payne host this invitational bluegrass jam every Wednesday. Also featured is $8 All-U-Can-Eat Oysters beginning at 8pm.

Evelynn Rose, $5

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"They've got an edge to their rock style that adds a hint of country. At moments they reminded me of the Black Crowes, but the singer is closer to Seven Mary Three. Get that list out of 'who to watch' and add them to it" Jeff Hahne, Creative Loafing

JERRY JOSEPH w/ Bret Mosley, $8

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Jerry Joseph is constantly touring. If it isn't solo, it is with his rock band The Jackmormons or one his side projects, including The Stockholm Syndrome. Regardless of the configuration, it is always about the songs. Opening/joining Jerry will be Brooklyn based singer/songwriter Bret Mosley. Their recent collaboration, Charge, was recorded over the course of three days at Old Soul Studio in Catskill, NY, with a live performance setup and first-take vocals - the project used vintage technology throughout. Tracked on analog tape, nothing digital was introduced until the final mix was burned to CD. “Charge” is availabe now as an online download which will include bonus content as it becomes available.

WED.NITE.RAMBLE w/ Sandy & Gary

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Sandy Nivens and Gary Payne host this invitational bluegrass jam every Wednesday. Also featured is $8 All-U-Can-Eat Oysters beginning at 8pm.

Backyard Tire Fire, $8

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Okay, here’s the skinny: The scheming corporate vampires and piggy-bankers have waddled away in a silent-but-deadly cloud after gobbling their fills at the public trough, leaving the rest of us poor schmos to pick the corn outta their poop and call it lunch. The whole stinkin’ economy is burning with the eternal, icy blue flame of corruption, and we’re down here with…what? LIFE, for one great big thing—HEART and SOUL and ROCK’N’ROLL, and we got Ed Anderson and his able co-conspirators in Backyard Tire Fire to remind us that ALL OF THAT counts for way more than all the high-ticket stuff you can sneak out the back door. With their fifth full-length disc, Good To Be, Backyard Tire Fire have achieved one of those big-time, long-haul records that matter far more than the sum of its considerable parts—and not via grandiose, larger-than-life lyrical imagery but through blue-collar, common sense miniatures that remind us of the simple beauty present in mundane, daily, person-to-person experience—a reminder that the hard work and struggle that these times are so dead-set about avoiding are the only actual treasures, the only worthwhile endeavors that bear fruit of substance. Which is NOT to say that Good To Be is yet another one of those one-dimensional, granola-rootsy, rustic Americana takes on post-Uncle Tupelo barn-board rock; there is a taste of that, to be sure, but Anderson & Co. have spread the stylistic court with a rich, ever-expanding palette of aural rock ‘n’ roll colors and textures that tap into bouncy, Kinks-meet-Squeeze Brit pop-rock, Tom Petty-styled Southern rock, Beatle-esque majesty, intimate balladry, chiming folk-rock and heartland/populist chest-pounders. Bearing a consistent message of empathy, humanity and hope, Good to Be is a triumph of Anderson’s own thirteen year journey as a rock and roller. Based in Bloomington, Illinois, Backyard Tire Fire have worked the national circuit tirelessly, sharing stages with fellow-travelers Cracker, the Reverend Horton Heat, Govt. Mule, Alejandro Escovedo, James McMurtry and Los Lobos. Good To Be, due to drop February 16th on the band’s own Kelsey Street Records (distributed by Thirty Tigers/Red), was recorded in luxurious, hand-tooled analog with Los Lobos’ Steve Berlin producing.

Davis Coen, $5

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Blues circuit guitarist/singer Davis Coen's most recent accomplishments have included original instrumental music on the DVD release of director Martin Scorsese's PBS special 'The Blues'; backup guitar on the lastest album by recently passed "Queen of the Mississippi Hillcountry Blues Singers" Jesse Mae Hemphill, entitled 'Dare You To Do it Again' (along with live vocal/guitar performances on its DVD accompaniment); and as often as three times daily airtime on XM Satellite Radio, channel 74, through spring/summer '06; achieving No. 1 position for the week of July 8th. In addition Coen's music gets sporatic airplay on Sirius Satellite radio as well as numerous other blues programs in the U.S., Europe, Australia, and South America. . .......Coen has been touring the U.S. since his teens, mostly as a solo acoustic guitar and vocal act, but currently joined by bass and drums performing as an electric trio. Davis commonly plays clubs, bars, theaters, and festivals throughout the Southeast, being based out of Charleston, South Carolina. He has also enjoyed a dozen tours of Europe, promoting his 3 album releases, Cryin' the Blues '95, Blues From the Get-Go '99, and Can't Get There From Here (Jan. 24th '06). . ......He has shared a bill or opened for many classic blues artists such as James Cotton, Junior Wells, Koko Taylor, Big Jack Johnson, North Mississippi All-Stars, David "Honeyboy" Edwards, Eddie Kirkland, and Britain's John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers.

Cotton Blue Band, $5

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"...Cotton Blue has made it a point over the years to serve up the blues in a no-nonsense way that has endeared the band to blues fans around the Lowcountry and beyond.This isn't a band resting on its laurels, but instead a group of musicians keeping it real..." Devin Grant, Post and Courier, Charleston, SC, July 23, 2009

Gaslight Street, $5

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Some might think of them as a blues band, while others will think more along the lines of funk. But there's no denying that Gaslight Street is a band rooted in rock 'n' roll and Southern culture. Revered for their vintage sound, a critic for the online site JamBase wrote that the Charleston-based band — Campbell Brown, Jason Stokes, Frank Nelson, Brooks DuBose and Jon Hager — would appeal to the same fan base as The Black Crowes in their formative days.

Shrimp City Slim, $5

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SHRIMP CITY SLIM (aka Gary Erwin, b. 1953 Chicago) is a keyboard player/singer/songwriter based in Charleston, SC. He performs solo and also has a great band (Silent Eddie Phillips, guitar; Rockin' Adam Parrott and others, drums; Juke Joint Johnny or Chuck "The Cat" Morris, harmonica). File under "Lowcountry blues and original songs". Shrimp City Slim has released 7 CDs to date and plays throughout the Southeast and overseas. He also works with various real-deal downhome blues artists and has released albums by some of them on his label, Erwin Music (see "Recordings" for complete list of Erwin Music releases). As bandleader/tour manager, he has travelled extensively (USA/Europe) with Walter "Lightnin' Bug" Rhodes, Big Boy Henry, Chicago Bob Nelson, Drink Small, Beverly Guitar Watkins, Neal "Big Daddy" Pattman, John Lee Ziegler, and others. He also annually tours Europe solo working with local bands. Having promoted blues in coastal SC since 1986, his other ongoing projects include organizing annual blues festivals (Southern Comfort Lowcountry Blues Bash in Charleston - 20th annual coming up in February, 2010 - and others), playing blues on the radio (21 years, including 17 years on public radio), and most recently TV. The Shrimp City Slim band has shared the stage with BB King, Bobby Blue Bland, Jimmy Rogers, Junior Wells, Koko Taylor, Johnny Winter, Little Milton, James Cotton, and many more. SCS's ongoing collaboration with singer Wanda Johnson (www.wandaj.com) is also taking his music to new audiences. Together, their recent appearances outside the Southeast include Pocono Blues Festival (2006), Chicago Blues Festival (2007), and numerous tours in Europe and Asia. If you love blues and blues-based original songs brimming with vitality, real commitment, and a sense of humor, welcome to the world of SHRIMP CITY SLIM.

Joal Rush

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Camden native and Charleston staple Joal Rush brings his solo, loop show to the Sullivan's Island stage.

Travis Allison Band, $5

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Travis Allison and band are based in Charleston, SC and fuse rock, folk, blues, soul and country to forge a unique signature sound. The TAB is a five piece band that performs a diverse song selection and features a lineup including Piano, Acoustic guitar, Electric guitars, Saxophone, B-3 organ, Bass, Drums and multiple Vocalists. The broad musical variety allows the band to ensure something for everyone. The Travis Allison Band’s arsenal includes cover material ranging from Classic Rock and Current Music to Motown, Beach, Acoustic and everything in between. Many of the “covers” we enjoy playing are listed below. Available for all types of private or public events including weddings, corporate, college and party functions, the TAB can also strip down to acoustic Solo, Duo or Trio ensembles. The Travis Allison Band has enjoyed performing throughout the Southeast and beyond since 1996 playing shows as varied as festivals and clubs to 500 guest ballroom weddings to renowned acoustic singer-songwriter venues. Bandleader Travis Allison grew up in Greenville, SC and holds a B.A./Music Degree from the University of Richmond. He has been a full time professional musician and songwriter since graduating in 1994. He has also been a voting member of NARAS (votes on the GRAMMYS) since 1998. The TAB has released five original albums available on Itunes and www.travisallison.com. The Washington Post writes, "…the songs benefit from the sheer quality of writing, whether the tale is impassioned, introspective or inspiring."

Ten Toes Up, $5

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Originally from Pawley's Island, SC, these guys were voted Best Rock Band in Mrytle Beach!

Steel Petals (CD Release Party), $5

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Steel Petals is a blues-rock combo from Charleston, SC making waves with their style of country-boogie. A year in the making, SP performed at venues all over the Low Country, spreading their blend of heavy, riff-driven, neo-vintage, funk-fried devil music. The boys in the band are celebrating their new CD release.

JEFF NORWOOD & THE BACKHOUSE GANG w/ Steve Cheseborough, $5

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South Carolina bluesman Jeff Norwood returns to the site of many a long night filled with the boogie and trance of hill-country blues.

DASH RIP ROCK w/tba, $5

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Mac Leaphart Band, $5

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“THESE SONGS COME FROM STICKY SOUTHERN TOWNS AND BROKEN HEARTS. HARD LIVING AND THE LONG ROAD HOME.” Mac Leaphart is a singer/ songwriter, playing a blend of country and rock and roll the Charleston City Paper describes as, “...A rowdy set, which seems to meld Gram Parsons with the ‘Sticky Fingers’ era Rolling Stones.” Leaphart embraces the opportunity to work any room that he finds himself in. “I spent the better part of a year and most of my money in Los Angeles. LA is great for making industry contacts, but it is not the best environment to play shows and develop an audience. When I made it back to the South, I started playing as much as I could, anywhere that would have me-from dive bars to coffee houses to theaters.I am getting my songs heard the old fashioned way, by playing in front of people.” Since his arrival in Charleston in late 2007, Leaphart has been performing over 200 shows a year, performing solo, as a duo with friend/collaborator Danielle Howle, and with a full band. His 2008 independent release, “Line, Rope, Etc.” was chosen as one of the best albums of the year by the Charleston City Paper. Leaphart is currently headlining shows in South Carolina(The Pour House, The Handlebar, The Sylvia Theater) and on the road as a supporting artists and bands including Corey Smith, Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion, Scott Miller, and Cravin Melon. So keep your eyes and ears open, he’ll be coming around soon.

Town Mountain

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Imagine the band that occupies the common ground between traditional bluegrass, outlaw country, and pure old time mountain music. A group that harnesses the frantic energy of the modern punk string band, yet still remains respectfully rooted in the tradition of Bill Monroe. Imagine a band with one foot proudly planted in the path of traditional bluegrass, and one foot stepping out into the unknown forefront of American string music. This is Town Mountain, the exciting new sound from Asheville, NC. Born out of the all night jam sessions and fertile picking scene of Western North Carolina, Town Mountain has emerged as one of the premiere young American bluegrass bands. Great original, tight vocal harmonies, a charismatic stage presence, and instrumental expertise place this group in the upper tier of contemporary acoustic bands. But, in the end, despite these qualities, it’s always the undeniable, irresistible energy of a live Town Mountain show that truly sets this group apart.

Hit or Miss (Joel and Ward of Sol Driven Train)

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Come experience the triumphs and tragedies as these road warriors worm their way through an extensive rock and americana cover list, while taking detours into new originals and loop jams. Never perfect, but never boring. Hit or Miss vows to keep it fresh with new songs

Jason & The Juggarnauts

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Based in North Charleston, this surf/rockabilly outfit debuts at Home Team BBQ as the Home Team Home Town Artist of the Week.

Ian McFeron & Alisa Milner

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The Ian McFeron Band exploded onto the Seattle music scene shortly after releasing their debut album, Don't Look Back (2003), when they were discovered by "The Mountain" in Seattle (AAA-formatted KMTT at 103.7 FM). Within months, the first single, Love Me Twice, edged out songs by Modest Mouse, Bob Schneider, The Bo Deans, and Ray LaMontagne in The Mountain's "New Music Throwdown," a weekly competition where listeners vote for their favorite of two new songs. The band went on to share the spotlight with international and national artists such as Patty Griffin, Nanci Griffith, Shawn Mullins, Amos Lee, Sister Hazel, Missy Higgins, Julia Fordham, Carbon Leaf, The Hothouse Flowers, and Jars of Clay. The Ian McFeron Band continues to tour the western United States including WA, OR, ID, CO, UT, NM, AZ, TX, OK, and CA. A prolific songwriter whose lyrical prose and fervent work ethic has drawn comparisons to Bob Dylan and Ryan Adams, McFeron has released a steady stream of albums: Don't Look Back (2003), A Long Way To Freedom (2005), and Fistfight With Father Time (2006). Let It Ride (2007) marks the band's fourth full length LP- a fourteen-track narrative spanning themes of love and heartbreak, faith and despair, political corruption and hope. Released on March 3rd, 2007, Let It Ride was celebrated with back-to-back shows at the Triple Door in Seattle, both of which sold out in advance. In live performance, McFeron (vocals, guitars, piano) is joined by the Texas fiddle of Alisa Milner and the backbeat rhythms of Jon Markel and Mark Bateman. The band has also performed with well-known Northwest lead-guitar players such as Alice Stuart and Rod Cook, and with slide-guitar virtuoso Dan Tyack. The diverse musicianship of its members allows the Ian McFeron Band to shift smoothly through a variety of roots-Americana styles, ranging from acoustic folk rock to gritty alt-country blues, from heartfelt, soulful ballads to driving, danceable backbeat groves.

Wicked Felinas, $5

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Joe Taylor, RCA Victor sessions recording artist extrordinaire and part-time lowcountry resident, really packs the heat with his more than impressive guitar stylings.

Willie Heath Neal, $5

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"From the first ruckus country beat of 'Crying All the Time' to the foot thumping 'Alabama Highway,' Neal sings of hard loves, broken-down cars and rebel sorrows with a perfection few can copy."- KCactive.com "Out of Highway is a winning album from start to finish, loaded with catchy choruses, badass hooks, crusty tales, and brilliant tunes, presenting Willie Heath Neal as a thoroughly modern country outlaw as relevant to his time as Johnny Cash or Waylon Jennings were to theirs. Whether or not radio or the mass media discover him, a cult of fans certainly will."- All Music Guide "Out of Highway, his fourth studio album, barrels through a batch of barroom-ready originals full of piss 'n' whiskey, prayer 'n' heartbreak and a touch of regret, a natural-born sense of classic country sounds seeping abundantly through each cut."- Stomp and Stammer

The Corduroy Road, $5

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"Athens, Georgia's The Corduroy Road has quickly become one of the finest roots rock bands in the Southeast. Carman and Solise are emerging as one of the strongest young songwriting duos on the Americana scene.” -An Honest Tune "Although rooted in classic Americana, with lots of foot stomping, banjo plucking and pedal steel, The Corduroy Road also has a knack for endearing pop sensibility. It just takes one verse of swaying to the acoustic rhythms before you are singing along the next time the chorus rolls around. It’s the kind of music that practically begs for a sing-along, with Carman and Solise’s rich, organic harmonies leading the way.....Fans of anything from country to bluegrass to folk to rock will especially enjoy The Corduroy Road's notoriously lively shows.” -Flagpole

The Cliff, $3

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Former Flywater member Barnett Greenberg fronts this newly formed outfit.

Drink Small (electric), $8

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South Carolina blues legend Drink Small returns to Home Team BBQ for a special Spoletto perfromance. Appearing with acclaimed rhythm section Whitt Alger (bass) and John Picard (drums) for a rare electric show, Drink celebrates life after 75.

Delta Highway, $5

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There are many different opinions as to what the future of blues harmonica will be. Memphis based Brandon Santini is undeniably a worthy player to keep an eye on as the next decade unfolds. His name is worthy of conversations that involve Jason Ricci, Billy Gibson, Dennis Gruenling, Rick Estrin and other frontline harmonica players with tasteful speed he combines with his respect to tradition. It's traditional blues with a present color. Raised in North Carolina, Brandon relocated to Memphis where he began to absorb the sounds and culture of the Delta, honing his craft night after night, sweating it out in local Beale Street clubs just like Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, & B.B. King and turning it into what it is today. For the last six years, as frontman for Delta Highway he has toured relentlessly throughout North America and four foreign countries bringing his distinct voice and playing style to music lovers everywhere. Coming off a big year in 2009, a year where Brandon Santini was nominated for a Blues Music Award for "Best New Artist Debut," joined forces with BLUZAPALOOZA for two incredible shows in Cairo, Egypt and toured relentlessly across the country, now Brandon brings in new and familiar faces to his exciting new project "Brandon Santini & Delta Highway." Elliot Sowell (Guitar) hails from Texas originally and has resided in St. Louis, MO for the past several years and spent time handling guitar duties with The Rockin' Jake Band. Tom "Slim" Louis (Bass) will be returning to the band after nearly a year and a half absence. He also recently toured with The Rockin' Jake Band and was also a member of Jason Ricci & New Blood. Rounding out the new lineup is Derek Bonn (Drums) a St. Louis resident and a member of Los Carnales and has backed other artists such as Arthur Williams, Nick Curran, and Kirk Fletcher. The players may be different but the sound is still the same on the Delta Highway!

Bad Popes, $5

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Based in Greenville, SC, The Bad Popes is comprised of Charles Hedgepath (guitar, vocals, and mandolin), Mike Bagwell (steel guitars and vocals), Jef Chandler (guitar and vocals), Chris Garrett (bass), and Kevin Heuer (drums). Playing original material written by Chandler and Hedgepath as well as a smorgasbord of covers ranging from Graham Parsons and Willie Nelson to The Beatles and The Ramones, The Popes are veterans and representatives of many bands. Musically, the band could be called an Americana band, but that would be selling them short. In one evening of a Bad Popes performance, you may hear Texas Swing in the manner of Bob Wills, power pop, country like Merle Haggard, rock songs, folk, bluegrass and much more.

Sundogs, $5

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The Sundogs are a four piece rock n roll band from Atlanta, GA that critics laud as a mix of the Black Crowes and The Band. Driven by brothers Lee and Will Haraway, The Sundogs feature infectious energy behind straight ahead, fist-in-the-air, ass-kicking rock n roll. The Haraway brothers have been singing and performing from a young age and draw influences from the best that past and present rock roll history has to offer. Supported by veteran Atlanta musicians Richard Proctor (Tishamingo) on drums and Jon Harris (Jon Harris & the Sin Hounds) on lead guitar, The Sundogs deliver inspired, powerhouse shows to fans across the country.

American Gun, $5

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Hailing from Columbia, SC, this alt rock/country americana outfit really bring the heat.

Louie D Project, $5

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Charleston's best bandleader and saxophonist assembles another all-star line-up to translate some funky jazz and blues.

Nate Currin, $5

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Nate Currin is a singer/songwriter who uses music to tell stories about life, love, and other emotional circumstances that affect us all. Nate blends contemporary folk, blues, acoustic rock, and radio pop styles into a singer/songwriter feel. Having shared the stage with many big names in the music industry, Nate is familiar with the big-time stage and what it takes to succeed. Hailing from the north Atlanta area, Nate plays shows all over the southeastern U.S. from Florida, to the Carolinas, and occasionally even ventures to California to play the west coast. His following has grown through MySpace and other online music portals, and Nate has been featured on several music websites, online articles, and newspaper publications.

Ryan Bonner & The Dearly Beloved, $5

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With his acoustic guitar, cowboy boots, and a warm personality, Ryan Bonner takes to stages across the southeast to share his honest art: alternative folk music driven by emotion and punctuated by an occasional burst on the harmonica. Born and raised on James Island, Bonner—who dabbles in piano, mandolin, and bass, among other instruments—cannot be confined by one instrument or genre; on some songs you can’t help but compare him to Ryan Adams, on others to Jeff Tweedy of Wilco fame. After four years in Clemson, studying and playing gigs around the college town, Bonner headed back to his hometown of Charleston to pursue a budding musical career. His talent is channeled through collaborating with The Dearly Beloved, an ensemble composed of Cory Jarrett on mandolin and guitar, Josh Smoak on keys, Malin Wagnon on Bass, and Ben Meyer on drums. In 2008, Ryan Bonner and the Dearly Beloved began work on “Monsters in the Hallway”, an EP that will be released in early 2010.

Graham Whorley Band, $5

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The Graham Whorley Band emerges from a pulsating canvas of hard driven electric guitar, blended with a smoky blues shade rising from the voice and innovative songwriting of 10 year veteran frontman Graham Whorley. A mainstay on the southeast music scene "they feed off each other and constantly work towards perfection," says Michael Saliba of The City Paper of the newly revamped trio. Their music has best been decribed as psychedelic Southern Rock by The Post and Courier. However, as a power trio with new addition, Dave McIntire II on bass, the band is taking a harder edge and leaving the Southern niceities at home. Graham and The GWB are raising eyebrows of fans and gaining widespread recognition outside Charleston having played shows recently with Efrem Towns of The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, 2006 New Year's Eve with Tishamingo, and New Riders of the Purple Sage with members of Hot Tuna to name just a few. Graham Whorley recently had the pleasure of sharing an impromptu night on the stage with legendary harmonica player, Lee Oskar of WAR as well as performing with several other notable musicians in the last year. The GWB is recording all of their live shows throughout this year and will be selling bootlegs at the merchandise tables. Keep your eyes open as these are going to be available only for a limited time!

The Groovetones, $5

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The Groovetones is a fast paced, in your face blues/rock trio with miles of experience and lots of energy that fills the dance floor! Members: Bill Luebke/lead guitar, Greg Gresham,/drums and Tony Reyes/bass& lead vocals.

Mellow Down Easy, $5

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Mellow Down Easy's songs are a soulful mixture of guitar-driven, classic rock-flavored, Outlaw country-tinged, Blues-inspired music which is all tied together by a unique, highly original sound that is all of their own. The band's music has also received acclaim by artists as diverse as the legendary Johnny Cash, Ryan Adams, George Jones, members of Lynyrd Skynyrd and rapper Young Buck from the popular hip-hop group, 'G-UNIT' to name a few. The band released their latest album, the much anticipated album, "COSMISUTRA" in Spring of 2009. Critics from Rolling Stone , Outlaw Magazine, Vintage Guitar magazine have praised the album as "the most original style in the last decade" and a "breath of fresh air" for the band's unique sound and ecelctic blend of influences.

Milhouse, $5

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Charleston SC’s quartet Milhouse are rapidly building a reputation as one of the most eclectic bands to break the surface in years. With such a distinct and an energetic live show, Milhouse draws on a unique combination of instruments and influences to create a sound that is unclassifiable. Composed of four best friends Matt Herring, Dusty Painter, Cory Jarrett, and Lonnie Root this quartet manages to intertwine the evolution of classical music to the sounds of modern music with influences of My Morning Jacket, Keller Williams, The Blues Brothers to Jason Mraz and Damien Rice. With such broad influences and instruments not consistent to the rock music genre the creative efforts of the songs and arrangements becomes an influential strength to the eclectic sound. Milhouse has toured and played with: JJ.Grey and Mofro, Wild Sweet Orange, The Clarks, Cowboy Mouth, Tyler Ramsey, Zach Deputy, Outformation, Zac Brown Band, NeedtoBreathe, The Blue Dogs, Moses Mayfield, Scare Crow Collection, and Barefoot Manner. In January 2008, Milhouse entered Echo Mountain Studios in Asheville NC with respected producer Danny Kadar who is well recognized for his production and engineering for acts such as My Morning Jacket, Iggy Pop, Avett Brothers, and Arizona. The goal for the six track EP entitled “a collection of rare birds” was to produce a record that will capture the live and organic chemistry of eclectic quartet. . "We didn't hire studio musicians or add to or change our sound." Herring explains. "…in the end it was me, Dusty, Cory and Lonnie; the people in this band, creating the music we love." he adds confidently," It will always be the Milhouse family."

Henry's Attic w/ Lost Highway, $5

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Henry’s Attic delivers a full set of obscure yet well-known covers and originals to please the broadest of musical palettes. Our material radiates energy and inspiration that captivates our audiences with slivers of soul-pounding rhythm & blues, rock and riveting zydeco endeavors.

JJ Callier & The Zydeco Knockout, $5

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J. J. Caillier III was born October 27, 1967 in Lafayette, LA. He remembers, "When he was eight years old, his father had a zydeco and blues record store where he would spend most of his time working along side of his dad. He has had the opportunity to meet several legends of Zydeco artists such as Clifton Chenier, Buckwheat, and Rockin Sidney." In the late 70's, J.J.'s father became a driving force in the Zydeco music revival. He hosted a popular radio show called "Zydeco Gumbo", as well as producing landmark releases by BooZoo Chavis and Clifton Chenier. It was on one of these recordings, "Country Boy, Now Grammy Award Winner 1984" by Clifton Chenier, that J. J. would make his recording debut, creating keyboard tracks for the King of Zydeco. According to J.J., "It was an experience that I'll never forget." It was in 1996 that he pursued his own career in Zydeco, with a combination of the blues styles of Clifton Chenier and the funky style of Beau Jacque. J.J. says, "With a style like that, you can move everyone," and that's what he intends to do. J.J. creates music will several types of accordions, but loves to play the big piano accordion made famous by Clifton Chenier. J.J. has written 5 CD's in his rising career. He has toured with the late great Beau Jacque and with the Zydeco sweet heart, Rosie Ledet. His current CD, “Do You Want to Dance?” has a music combination that draws individuals of all ages to dance and enjoy themselves. Watch for J.J. Caillier Zydeco on tour near you!

Delta Highway, $5

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There are many different opinions as to what the future of blues harmonica will be. Memphis based Brandon Santini is undeniably a worthy player to keep an eye on as the next decade unfolds. His name is worthy of conversations that involve Jason Ricci, Billy Gibson, Dennis Gruenling, Rick Estrin and other frontline harmonica players with tasteful speed he combines with his respect to tradition. It's traditional blues with a present color. Raised in North Carolina, Brandon relocated to Memphis where he began to absorb the sounds and culture of the Delta, honing his craft night after night, sweating it out in local Beale Street clubs just like Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, & B.B. King and turning it into what it is today. For the last six years, as frontman for Delta Highway he has toured relentlessly throughout North America and four foreign countries bringing his distinct voice and playing style to music lovers everywhere. Coming off a big year in 2009, a year where Brandon Santini was nominated for a Blues Music Award for "Best New Artist Debut," joined forces with BLUZAPALOOZA for two incredible shows in Cairo, Egypt and toured relentlessly across the country, now Brandon brings in new and familiar faces to his exciting new project "Brandon Santini & Delta Highway." Elliot Sowell (Guitar) hails from Texas originally and has resided in St. Louis, MO for the past several years and spent time handling guitar duties with The Rockin' Jake Band. Tom "Slim" Louis (Bass) will be returning to the band after nearly a year and a half absence. He also recently toured with The Rockin' Jake Band and was also a member of Jason Ricci & New Blood. Rounding out the new lineup is Derek Bonn (Drums) a St. Louis resident and a member of Los Carnales and has backed other artists such as Arthur Williams, Nick Curran, and Kirk Fletcher. The players may be different but the sound is still the same on the Delta Highway!

Delta Highway, $5

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There are many different opinions as to what the future of blues harmonica will be. Memphis based Brandon Santini is undeniably a worthy player to keep an eye on as the next decade unfolds. His name is worthy of conversations that involve Jason Ricci, Billy Gibson, Dennis Gruenling, Rick Estrin and other frontline harmonica players with tasteful speed he combines with his respect to tradition. It's traditional blues with a present color. Raised in North Carolina, Brandon relocated to Memphis where he began to absorb the sounds and culture of the Delta, honing his craft night after night, sweating it out in local Beale Street clubs just like Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, & B.B. King and turning it into what it is today. For the last six years, as frontman for Delta Highway he has toured relentlessly throughout North America and four foreign countries bringing his distinct voice and playing style to music lovers everywhere. Coming off a big year in 2009, a year where Brandon Santini was nominated for a Blues Music Award for "Best New Artist Debut," joined forces with BLUZAPALOOZA for two incredible shows in Cairo, Egypt and toured relentlessly across the country, now Brandon brings in new and familiar faces to his exciting new project "Brandon Santini & Delta Highway." Elliot Sowell (Guitar) hails from Texas originally and has resided in St. Louis, MO for the past several years and spent time handling guitar duties with The Rockin' Jake Band. Tom "Slim" Louis (Bass) will be returning to the band after nearly a year and a half absence. He also recently toured with The Rockin' Jake Band and was also a member of Jason Ricci & New Blood. Rounding out the new lineup is Derek Bonn (Drums) a St. Louis resident and a member of Los Carnales and has backed other artists such as Arthur Williams, Nick Curran, and Kirk Fletcher. The players may be different but the sound is still the same on the Delta Highway!

Funhouse, $5

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This "all-star" local party-rock band featuring guitarist Chris Thigpen, bassist Doug Walters, drummer Robert Thorn, and vocalist Jen Snyder; bring their style of funk, soul, and classic rock to the stage.

Tommy Thunderfoot & The Accelerators, $5

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Great local, Texas-style, swing blues! Bring yer dancin' shoes and drinkin' money.

Guilt Ridden Troubadour, $5

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Reid Stone, Mac Leaphart, Jon Hager, Wilson Pippin, and John Picard make up this Charleston good-time rock'n'roll outfit.

The Fustics, $5

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With members originally hailing from all over the United States, this North Carolina-based band draws from diverse backgrounds and experiences to create a sound that is truly American. Singer / songwriter Brad Heller brings his southwestern roots to the forefront with politically and socially-charged songs about life, love, injustice, and the state-of-things. Calloway Ritch's gritty and bluesy guitar work adds a distinct texture and sophisticated humbleness. Add the dynamic rhythm section of Paul Castagno and Ron Pifer to the mix, and you have a sound that is as indefinable as it is intriguing. With the release of their new record, "Beyond This Life", the band has reached new heights sonically with an array of musical styles interwoven throughout the album. Voted Wilmington's "Best Original Rock Band" The Fustics continue to expand their audience with incessant regional touring.

Big Bill Morganfield, $12 adv. / $15 dos.

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His father's legacy lives on in the tools of his art. Big Bill has both Muddy's touring amp and the guitars on which he composed some of his earliest works. More importantly, Bill carries Muddy's spirit and love for the blues, and says he feels a spiritual bond with his father when he's on stage. "My dad had a reputation for being a very dignified person, a very proud man. He gave us kids all a certain inner strength to go out and do whatever we needed to do." Musically, his father's influence came somewhat later. "Whenever I got the chance to hear him, it struck me strongly." But Bill didn't start off with the idea of being a professional musician until years later. It wasn't until after his father's death in 1983 that Bill decided to explore his musical heritage. "It gave me such an empty feeling, like someone had pulled the bones out of my body, like something was missing. I never sat down and asked all the questions I had for him. Now I feel like I get a chance to talk to him through my music." This is the CD Release party for his "Born Lover". Drew Baldwin opens beginning at 9pm. Admission is $10.

Jason & The Juggernauts, $3

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Based in North Charleston, this surf/rockabilly band really brings the heat ala Duane Eddy.

Lefty Williams, $5

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Homegrown Music Network CD Review Snake Oil July 7, 2009 The Lefty Williams Band spotlights scorching guitar, soulful lyrics, and wistful keyboard in their second studio release...In reviewing “Snake Oil,” I found myself impressed with Lefty Williams’ guitar tone and his vocal skills. He writes lyrics about feelings that are close to us all as humans. His perspectives seem wise and seasoned when discussing such matters. Maybe this is a reflection of the life that he has lived. In overcoming disability to create music, Jason “Lefty” Williams truly has a remarkable story to tell. -J. Evan Wade

Velvet Truckstop, $5

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Velvet Truckstop’s new album, “Sweet Release” is of timeless caliber; filled with songs that illuminate the phenomenon of great music and illustrates the emotional tapestry of human experience in the new tradition of soul-infused Carolina Rock & Roll. “Sweet Release” is brand new compilation of original songs by Velvet Truckstop that focuses on the growth of this young group. The energy surrounding the project attracted guest contributions from locals and legends. “Sweet Release” boasts intricate harmonies from the amazing voice of Mary Ellen Bush from Ménage, keyboard solos from Tom Constanten from the Grateful Dead on many of the tracks. Percussion parts by Chris Pyle of Royal Trux and The Fenwicks and his father, Artimus Pyle from Lynyrd Skynyrd on “Condey Heights Millionaire”. Buddy Cage from New Riders of the Purple Sage adds colorful tracks on pedal steel to “Carolina Way”, “Box” and “Resting Place”. Velvet Truckstop takes those traditional stringed instruments and relentlessly rocks the house to loyal audiences who feel the blues, dance the funk, and sing the truth: for people who strive to love life. “It’s the kind of rock you can lose yourself in”, comments Gus Lubin from ‘Yes Weekly’ in Winston-Salem. When musical magic spontaneously occurs on stage, the experience is shared by the performer and the audience. It is magical that cannot be artificial reproduced, happening in the ‘moment’ when the circumstance are perfectly aligned.

Bluesonics, $5

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The Bluesonics have been providing the authentic sounds of the blues to audiences in the Savannah area since 1996. Founded by drummer/vocalist Ken Harrison, the Bluesonics have continued through various personnel changes over the years. But one characteristic hasn't changed - the dedication of the band to play with feeling and soul. The current members all relish the opportunity to express the blues at each performance. Come on out and enjoy the blues with The Bluesonics!!

Shrimp City Slim, $5

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SHRIMP CITY SLIM (aka Gary Erwin, b. 1953 Chicago) is a keyboard player/singer/songwriter based in Charleston, SC. He performs solo and also has a great band (Silent Eddie Phillips, guitar; Rockin' Adam Parrott and others, drums; Juke Joint Johnny or Chuck "The Cat" Morris, harmonica). File under "Lowcountry blues and original songs". Shrimp City Slim has released 7 CDs to date and plays throughout the Southeast and overseas. He also works with various real-deal downhome blues artists and has released albums by some of them on his label, Erwin Music (see "Recordings" for complete list of Erwin Music releases). As bandleader/tour manager, he has travelled extensively (USA/Europe) with Walter "Lightnin' Bug" Rhodes, Big Boy Henry, Chicago Bob Nelson, Drink Small, Beverly Guitar Watkins, Neal "Big Daddy" Pattman, John Lee Ziegler, and others. He also annually tours Europe solo working with local bands. Having promoted blues in coastal SC since 1986, his other ongoing projects include organizing annual blues festivals (Southern Comfort Lowcountry Blues Bash in Charleston - 20th annual coming up in February, 2010 - and others), playing blues on the radio (21 years, including 17 years on public radio), and most recently TV. The Shrimp City Slim band has shared the stage with BB King, Bobby Blue Bland, Jimmy Rogers, Junior Wells, Koko Taylor, Johnny Winter, Little Milton, James Cotton, and many more. SCS's ongoing collaboration with singer Wanda Johnson (www.wandaj.com) is also taking his music to new audiences. Together, their recent appearances outside the Southeast include Pocono Blues Festival (2006), Chicago Blues Festival (2007), and numerous tours in Europe and Asia. If you love blues and blues-based original songs brimming with vitality, real commitment, and a sense of humor, welcome to the world of SHRIMP CITY SLIM.

Extended Hill, $5

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Justin Sulek, former lead guitarist for Delta Highway, brings his Tarheel guitar hoping to bring the blue back.

Josh Roberts & The Hinges, $5

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My War Cry is Amor Josh Roberts and the Hinges' new album is ready for you. Produced by Alan Moon and Recorded at Tom and Julie Hall's 1860 Plantation House, Josh's Farmhouse, and Vinyl-Atlanta, "My War Cry is Amor" is a cinematic, emotional, and literary Thanksgiving dinner of rock. Although the songs stand powerfully alone, this is truly an ALBUM that explores the dualities of Man and God, love and war, and true life and death, all with virtuoso musicianship and full of the kind of happy accidents that made it exciting for the band to make and will keep it exciting for you to listen to. Josh Roberts and the Hinges got help from some ragingly talented friends in the making of "My War Cry is Amor." Ryan Monroe (now with Band of Horses, formerly with Josh in Captain Easy), Chris Conner, Nicole Hagenmeyer (both of The South), and Amy Deaderick (formerly of the freakin' Rome Philharmonic) made huge contibutions to the richness of the record.

Funhouse, $5

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"all-star" local party-rock band featuring guitarist Chris Thigpen, bassist Doug Walters, drummer Robert Thorn, and vocalist Jen Snyder; funk, soul, and classic rock

L Shape Lot, $5

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"Their music is a laid-back mix of Americana, a loose blend of folk and bluegrass with rich harmonies. They've got a solid body of originals that moves from country sing-alongs and barroom stompers to narrative stories with great hooks. And best of all, they groove together like a band that's been playing together for years. " DB - High Country News

Dr. Pickup (Paris, France), $5

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Born and bred under the various influences of Otis Rush, Hubert Sumlin, Buddy Guy, Magic Sam, Howling Wolf, Luther Tucker, Muddy Waters, T-Bone Walker, Clarence Gatemouth Brown, Little Walter, Robert Johnson, Freddie et Albert King, BB King, Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Mick Taylor, Jimi Hendrix, John Moreshead, The AllmanBrothers, ZZ Top, Snooks Eaglin, Ronnie Earl... The Dr Pickup group can provide a solid groove for 2h to 6h00. Feeling, atmosphere, taste and dynamics are assured.

Tommy Thunderfoot & The Accelerators, $5

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Great local, Texas-style, swing blues! Bring yer dancin' shoes and drinkin' money.

Tater, $5

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Formed in 1998, Shelby, NC, based band "Tater" is celebrating a decade of delivering"Hi-Test Hillbilly" music to dancing feet everywhere! Comprised of seasoned musicians Luke Edwards, Roger Padgett, Philip Simmons, and Kelly Hull, Tater blends bluegrass, country, and rock n' roll into a unique style they have dubbed "Hi-Test Hillbilly". In addition to being a staple of the regional music scene for the last 10 years, Tater is also celebrating five years of hosting their own music festival, "Taterfest", showcasing regional and national musicians and bands. With a live CD, "Where the Metal Meets the Grass", released at the end of 2007, and a new studio CD in the works, Tater is looking forward to seeing what the next 10 years holds!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

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Home Team BBQ wished you and yours a safe Thanksgiving holiday. The restaurant will be closed today and the bar will open after 4pm. Come join us for Texas and Texas A&M on the TVs.

Eric Sommer

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Building a name for himself and becoming a well-known and in-demand performer in many music venues across the US, Europe and Japan seems to suit this guitar hobo just fine; in fact, Eric has found a home - and many couches - in Knoxville TN, Chicago IL, Wilmington NC, Macon GA, Little Rock AR, Ithaca NY, Madison WI, Nashville TN, Lexington and Louisville KY and Sioux Falls SD plus a whole slew of local spots we can't even spell. But touring and road work is Ericʼs passion, and he is a regular performer in many national venues, and has built a solid musical and performance reputation across the country. Ericʼs goals are rooted in what John Lee Hooker once said to him at a J.Geils show at The Catacombs in Boston : “If you ainʼt playinʼ, then you payinʼ”.

Funhouse, $5

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"all-star" local party-rock band featuring guitarist Chris Thigpen, bassist Doug Walters, drummer Robert Thorn, and vocalist Jen Snyder; funk, soul, and classic rock

Jason & The Juggernauts, $5

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These guys are Dick Dale, the Ventures, the Chantays, Eddie & the Showmen. the Duotones, the Surftones, the Eliminators, BelAirs, Los Straitjackets, Trashmen, Is it Man....or Astroman?, Brian Setzer, Duane Eddy, Link Wray, Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent, Chuck Berry, and both Elvises wrapped up into one.

Papa String Band, $5

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Starting in the summer of 2003, Papa String Band members Daron LaBruyere and Brett Mello started turning heads on the rocks of the Broad River. Many would gather 'round to listen to their new take on ol' time bluegrass. In May of 2004 the duo decided to take their act to local bars and restaurants, and have been performing frequently in Columbia ever since. In January of 2005 talented keyboardest Will Smith joined up with Papa String in an attempt by all to stretch the boundaries of traditional bluegrass music. This element of unconventional instrumentation has allowed the band to explore and expand areas of their own music that once seemed unattainable. The Papa String Band is not just confined to bluegrass, but has evolved into an ever-changing, spontaneous, and unpredictable sensory experience. So kick off your shoes, and hold on to your booze, cause the Papa String Band's coming to town!

Christmas Eve

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We will close at 6pm today.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

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Have a wonderful holiday. Our restaurant is closed.